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How to get fromPalo Alto to Hollisterby train, bus, bus (Amtrak), or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Palo Alto to Hollister by train, bus, bus (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Caltrain, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound to Gilroy Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Caltrain/Greyhound Station to 4th & San Benitobus bus
    3h 50m
    $10–13

  2. Line 22 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from El Camino & California to Santa Clara & 2ndbus bus Rapid 522 / ...
    2. Take the bus from 2nd & Santa Clara to Gilroy Transit Centerbus bus 68 / ...
    4h 39m
    $6–12

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon to Gilroy Transit Centerbus bus 68 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Caltrain/Greyhound Station to 4th & San Benitobus bus Intercounty
    3h 51m
    $17–24

  4. Drive 62.6 mi

    1. Drive from Palo Alto to Hollistercar car 62.6 mi
    1h 9m
    $12–17

Palo Alto to Hollister by train and bus

Calendar20Weekly Services
Duration3h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$10Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 67.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 50m

What companies run services between Palo Alto, CA, USA and Hollister, CA, USA?

You can take a train from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound to 4th & San Benito via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose Diridon, and Caltrain/Greyhound Station in around 3h 51m.

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